About Armenia

Sightseeing

Saghmosavank

Saghmosavank is one of the remarkable cultural centers of medieval Armenia. It is situated in the north of the town of Ashtarak on the precipice of the Kasakh river gorge. The main church of St. Lion was erected in 1215. A four-column gate (1235) is placed to the west of the monastery. To the south of the church there is a book depository (1235) with a very original roof on top of criss-cross arches.